Aircraft Crash in Pasture After Engine Failure (CCCP-35677)

Incident Overview Nine minutes after takeoff, the aircraft was at cruising altitude when the engine failed. The crew attempted an emergency landing, but the aircraft crashed in a pasture. No casualties were reported. ## Probable Cause The official investigation determined that the engine failure was the consequence of fuel mismanagement by the crew. Specifically, the fuel selector was positioned on the left main tank, which was empty at the time of the incident. This action led to the engine failure and the subsequent crash. ## Safety Implications The incident highlights the critical importance of proper fuel management and the correct positioning of the fuel selector during flight operations. Crews must ensure that the fuel selector is set to a tank with adequate fuel to prevent engine failure and potential accidents.